Anitism, simply referred as Philippine mythology or indigenous Philippine ancestral religion, is a body of myths, tales, and superstitions held by Filipinos, mostly originating from beliefs held during the pre-Hispanic era. REGION 1: The Flood Story Igorot Once upon a time, when the world was flat and there were no mountains, there lived two brothers, …
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LEGENDS
Legend, traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term legend meant a tale about a saint. … But many local legends are actually well-known folktales that have become attached to some particular person or place. REGION 1: Anita and Akong (Alaminos Pangasinan) One of the legends told by old folks who live in the …
FOLKSONGS
Hispanic influences are dominant within the Philippine’s folk music, foods, art, religion, language and folk dances. The infusion of such elements represents a way of life deeply ingrained within the Filipino people. Philippine folk songs are, quite literally, songs of the people. REGION 1: Pamulinawen (Ilocano Folk Song) Pamulinawen, pusok indengam man Toy umas-asug agrayod’ta sadiam. Panunotem man inka pagintutulngan Toy agayat, agukkoy …
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